The Dallas Stars kept their faint playoff hopes alive with Tuesday’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Now they face a major test of resolve: an intradivisional home-and-away with the Minnesota Wild that begins tonight in Xcel Energy Center at 7 p.m. Central.
The Stars won’t catch the Wild, who currently hold 94 points and a game in hand, as well as third place in the Central Division. However, two wins could get the Stars back within striking distance of the second wild-card spot, if the Anaheim Ducks falter on Friday night against the Los Angeles Kings.